Smoke Detector Failure Attorney in Central Missouri
In recent decades, smoke detectors have come to be considered essential safety equipment in homes, apartment buildings and other living environments. They certainly save lives — when they are properly installed and maintained. We have come to depend on smoke detectors, which can make the consequences of a smoke detector failure during a fire all the more devastating.
If you or a loved one has suffered burn injuries in a Missouri apartment or house fire — and there was no smoke detector or it failed to go off — please contact the Hanna Law Office. We have experience in dealing with serious injuries, burn victims and fire lawsuits and we will seriously consider the role of your absent or failed smoke detector in your case.
Facts About Smoke Detectors
Many of us take our smoke detectors for granted — along with fire alarms and building owners’ adherence to fire prevention codes. In fact, a smoke detector may require a variety of maintenance procedures to function properly, such as:
- Regular, timely battery changes
- Vacuuming around intake and sensor areas for proper detection
- Replacement at the end of their useful life, typically specified at five or 10 years
In addition, few people realize that different types of smoke detectors are suitable for detecting different fire types and some may be inappropriate for a given setting or environment. All of these may be considerations in a premises liability action after a fire; a manufacturing defect or inadequate instructions could be cause for a product liability suit.
Free Consultations — No Fees Unless You Recover Damages
In any potential personal injury or wrongful death case, attorney Jeffery Hanna will look at all valid liability actions and sources of recovery. We do not represent insurance companies, but focus our energies on getting fair compensation for the injured.
If you or a family member is suffering after a fire, and you believe a smoke detector failure or someone’s negligence may have played a role in the injuries, please call 660-747-2550 or send an e-mail now for a free consultation with lawyer Jeffery A. Hanna.
